Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement
Former Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson battled in a Texas Democratic primary runoff election for a redrawn Dallas-area House seat Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Colin Allred won a Democratic primary runoff election for a redrawn House seat in Texas.
- He defeated incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson in the contest.
- Allred is expected to win the general election due to the district's Democratic leanings.
- The seat became open after Rep. Marc Veasey did not seek re-election.
- Johnson had previously succeeded Allred in Congress after his failed Senate bid.
- Allred entered the race for the open House seat after suspending his Senate campaign.
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett endorsed Allred, while state Rep. James Talarico supported Johnson.
- Allred likely benefited from higher name recognition and fundraising advantages.
- He led Johnson in the initial primary but failed to secure over 50% of the vote, forcing a runoff.